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BusinessNZ welcomes more investment migrants
A relaxation of New Zealand’s Migrant Investment Policy has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
Work permits agreement – business & government working well together
A new approach to migrant workers has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
New orders/business improves, but sector still contracting – PSI
The service sector continues to show contraction, but new business levels may provide better results in the months ahead, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 45.0
Manufacturing activity climbing out of the depths – PMI
Manufacturing activity continued to climb out of the depths of contraction with the highest overall activity level in nine months, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for June at 46.2.
BusinessNZ welcomes new Envirostep tool
Envirostep – a business environmental assessment tool launched today by Commerce Minister Simon Power – comes at an opportune time for business.
Growth plan for NZ Inc. relevant and timely
BusinessNZ says the Government’s medium term plan for economic growth is relevant and timely.
Survey shows business self-reliance
New Zealand businesses are showing self-reliance in the face of the economic downturn.
NZ scores well in overseas trade
The World Economic Forum’s Global Enabling Trade Report 2009 ranks countries on services, policies and institutions that help foster open trade.
$100 million insurance guarantee welcomed
ExportNZ welcomes the recent announcement that the Government is extending its short-term trade credit insurance guarantee for exporters by $100 million.
Service sector still in the shadows – PSI
The service sector remains in the shadows, but activity doesn’t appear to be getting any darker, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 46.2.
RMA report shows need for faster progress
The latest report on local authorities’ administration of the Resource Management Act shows the need for streamlining of the Act’s processes, says BusinessNZ.
Manufacturing remains in tight band of activity – PMI
Although manufacturing activity experienced a slightly larger decrease in activity in May, the sector generally remains in a tight band of performance since the start of the year, with a seasonally adjusted PMI for May at 42.7.